California lawmakers accusing oil companies of exploiting the Iran war to gouge drivers are now backing a bill that would allow the state to crack down under its emergency price-gouging laws. The Wartime Price Gouging Prevention Act (SB 493) — co-authored by Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and Sen. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica) — would add “war” to California’s price-gouging statute, which already limits sharp price hikes during declared emergencies such as wildfires, floods, earthquakes, riots, storms, droughts and pandemics. Becker told The California Post that the measure would close a loophole that has prevented the state from fully pursuing…
Iran will not “allow” other countries to de-mine the Strait of Hormuz, declaring only Tehran will take on the responsibility, according to its foreign ministry — despite expert analysis that it doesn’t have the capability. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news…
JPMorgan has filed a motion to overturn a Wall Street regulator’s $4.25 million award to a broker who claims he was wrongly fired for ordering a deli platter on the company dime – a case that’s prompted other banks to try to crack down on jumbo judgements. In a late…
Thank you, cheese-us. Multiple studies have found that consuming ultra-processed foods like chips, ice cream and pizza can increase the risk of multiple health conditions like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and other chronic diseases. But now when you reach for the unholy (and unhealthy) trinity of fat, salt…
Kawhi Leonard is leaving Hollywood. In a stunning move, the Clippers have agreed to trade Leonard back to the Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, according to Shams Charania. The trade signals the end to one of the most dramatic NBA…
Oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz has returned to — and sometimes exceeds — pre-war levels despite lower total traffic after the US-Iran memorandum of understanding pushed Tehran to reopen the waterway, Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday. Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics…
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins ripped Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s progressive agenda on Tuesday, warning that New York’s leaders are “beginning to speak the language of control rather than of freedom.” President Trump’s Wall Street cop did not name the democratic socialist mayor in his keynote address, but left…
This medical mishap is no laughing matter. Comedian Hannah Berner, 34, has revealed that after getting injections for jaw tension, she woke up to an unpleasant surprise: She couldn’t smile. Not because she was sad — she just physically could not pull he mouth into a grin. “Like joy, laughter…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. This just might be the last time Ronaldo steps on the pitch in a World Cup match. On Thursday, July 2, CR7’s Portugal will line…
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy would have no problem hiring Dianna Russini after the fallout surrounding her alleged relationship with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. “No-brainer, if she wanted to work here, we’d do it,” Portnoy, 49, exclusively told Us Weekly while promoting his memoir, Cancel Me If…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court smacked down President Trump’s executive order denying birthright citizenship to children of illegal immigrants and tourists Tuesday, quashing a marquee policy of his for the second time in under five months. Trump’s day one order had been in limbo amid a legal battle over whether it…
A Hollywood director was sentenced Monday to 30 months in prison for stealing $11 million from Netflix – and using the riches to splurge on Rolls-Royces and stays at five-star hotels. Carl Rinsch, 48, who directed a handful of sci-fi and action films, received a sentencing just half the length…
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest and most powerful atom smasher, has entered a planned four-year shutdown that will upgrade it to its most capable form yet.The particle accelerator was switched off Monday (June 29) and is scheduled to come back online in 2030 as the High-Luminosity Large…
Time for a gut check. Cases of colorectal cancer are on the rise, surpassing breast and brain cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths among adults under 50. But earlier diagnoses could soon be possible thanks to a recent discovery — in which scientists also confirmed that a single…
Luka Dončić just said goodbye to LeBron James with an emotional social media post. On his Instagram page, Dončić shared a photo of he and James hugging with the caption, “An honor to play with and learn from you @kingjames.” Dončić’s message came just a couple hours after it was…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Lawrence isn’t one to trade comfort for fashion, and her latest slide sandal style is the perfect example. She leaned into a low-key, effortlessly aesthetic style, and we’re copying…
Two lumps of potato discovered in a roughly 500-year-old Inca storage room in Peru are a rare find: freeze-dried potatoes predating the Spanish invasion, a new study finds.These freeze-dried potatoes, known as chuño, were once a backbone of the Inca Empire’s food supply and a product so fragile that they…
A stomach-churning parasite that causes explosive, watery diarrhea has sickened over 140 people across multiple states — with the highest number of cases in New York. According to the CDC, 145 people ranging in age from 5 to 86 years and from 20 states contracted the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis between May and…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The LeBron James era with the Lakers in Los Angeles is over. What’s next is up in the air. James and his agent Rich Paul informed…
Jerry O’Connell isn’t afraid of a little perspiration. The actor candidly shared his appreciation for wife Rebecca Romijn’s body odor in an interview on the “Thanks Dad With Ego Nwodim” podcast on Monday, June 29. Romijn, 53, came up in the conversation as O’Connell, 52, and Saturday Night Live alum…
WASHINGTON — NPR retracted a story Tuesday announcing the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. The public radio outlet posted the conservative justice’s retirement shortly after the Supreme Court finished its term, announcing a key birthright citizenship ruling. However, the story was incorrect, and Alito did not make any…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s former landlord hiked rent on the pol’s previous rent-stabilized apartment in Queens by 35% — an example of the tactics fed-up property managers could use to skirt the city’s new rent-freeze. NYC’s Rent Guidelines Board voted last week to freeze rent increases on tenant renewals for the…
A federal judge rejected Meta Platforms’ bid to dismiss a lawsuit by 29 state attorneys general accusing it of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children and knowingly concealing the harm from the public. In a decision late on Monday night, US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, Calif., denied Meta’s motion to…
Jon Cryer is shedding more light into his troubled relationship with his former Two and a Half Men costar Charlie Sheen. Appearing on The View on Friday, May 1, Cryer, 61, reflected on his “complicated” dynamic with Sheen as he spoke about taking part in the 2025 Netflix documentary, aka…
Here’s a closer look at the 49ers’ 2026 draft class: Instant impact player — Romello Height, Edge, Texas Tech, Round 3, No. 70 The 49ers fielded the worst pass-rush team in the NFL last year, clearly the result of defensive end Nick Bosa and 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams both…
Vanessa Bryant is commemorating her late daughter Gianna’s birthday with a poignant post. The widow of Kobe Bryant took to Instagram on Friday, May 1, to mark what would have been her daughter’s 20th birthday. “Happy birthday to my sweet baby angel, Gianna. Words can’t express how much I love…
It’s the Friday before the Met Gala and I’m wedged on a J train at 7 a.m., completely bare faced, under-eye circles on show, en route to the Upper East Side for a date with the hottest celebrity facialist in town. His name? Iván Pol — a skincare god with over a…
This week’s science news was filled with awe-inspiring medical breakthroughs, including the story of a risky surgery that saved an unborn baby from a rare lung disorder at just 25 weeks gestation.Baby Cassian was diagnosed with congenital high airway obstruction syndrome during a second-trimester ultrasound, which required a first-of-its-kind surgery…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. One of the most dramatic relegation battles in Premier League history continues this weekend, and new users at bet365 Sportsbook can get in on…
Just because Paulina Chávez is in the dark about season 3 of Landman doesn’t mean she can’t speculate wildly with Us about possible story lines. “We don’t know anything,” Chávez, 23, who plays Ariana, exclusively told Us Weekly while celebrating the National Pork Board’s new Explora Todo El Gusto Del…
ST. LOUIS –– Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he had a “good feeling” about his slumping offense at the start of a six-game road trip Friday afternoon. “The road, ironically, has been better for us,” he insisted. By the end of the night, however, that theory couldn’t have felt less…
Teen Mom alum Jenelle Evans appears to be working hard to put her past troubles with her son Jace behind them. Posting via Instagram on Friday, May 1, Evans, 34, shared a carousel of photos and videos that showed her with Jace, 16, as they spent quality time together at…
Whether it’s having the “eye of the tiger” or being lionhearted, references to lions and tigers evoke power and determination. That’s not surprising given these animals are both large, powerful felines. But they are distinct species. So what do these iconic cats have in common, and how are they different?To…
Chase Claypool is giving it another crack at the NFL. Claypool, who has not played an NFL snap since January 2024, is participating in the Packers’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis to try to get back into the league. The tryout camp, which lasts two days, is the 27-year-old’s…
Taylor Frankie Paul is explaining why she was seen in an embrace with Dakota Mortensen’s mom during the former couple’s custody and protective order hearing. After a fan Instagram account shared video footage of Taylor hugging Cheyenne Cranford Mortensen inside Salt Lake City’s Third District Courthouse on Thursday, April 30,…
Ben Rice took another step Friday in proving his value in the big leagues. At the start of the season, the Yankees were hesitant to use him against left-handed pitchers, often leaving the catcher-turned-first baseman out of the lineup. However, he continued to make his case to the Yankees that…
The Met Gala is the most fashion-focused red carpet event of the year, but the clothes aren’t the only reason the event is such a success — there’s also a huge potential for hilarious celeb interactions. The glamorous party brings together stars from the worlds of movies, music, sports, fashion,…
Spirit Airlines, an impish upstart that shook the industry with its irreverent ads and deep discount fares, announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultra-low cost airline that once operated hundreds of daily flights on its bright yellow planes and employed about 17,000 people…
HOUSTON — JJ Redick said the Lakers would need to “kill” the Rockets to close out their first round playoff series. And on Friday night at Toyota Center, the Lakers accomplished their goal, suffocating the Rockets’ offense to a permanent end of their season en route to a 98-78 victory…
Many celebrities have strong opinions about the Met Gala — but some stick to their convictions more than others. Gwyneth Paltrow was one of the first stars to publicly admit that she didn’t have a great time at the fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. “Do you…
The Justice Department announced charges Friday against four noncitizens in New Jersey in connection with illegally voting in federal elections and making false statements while applying for US citizenship. Liberian national David Neewilly, 73, of Atlantic County; Jamaican national Jacenth Beadle Exum, 70, of Bergen County; Israeli national Idan Choresh,…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — In the week since becoming the Mets’ starting shortstop, Ronny Mauricio struck a familiar chord by striking out a lot. In his first at-bat against the Angels on Friday, he adjusted the script by hitting into an inning-ending double play. But the Mets keep returning to Mauricio…
Police are investigating a new allegation made about Noah Beck‘s sister Haley Beck. The Peoria Police Department in Arizona confirmed to Us Weekly on Friday, May 1, that they are “looking into” accusations about a possible inappropriate relationship between Haley, 27, and a second student. Authorities also stated it’s based…
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